Literary houses · Mid Wales
Byton Motte
In or near Wigmore.
Byton Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 7.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Byton Motte is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. mound in Byton, Herefordshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Byton Motte is a literary house located in Mid Wales. It is notable for its historical significance in the context of Welsh literature. The site serves as a venue for literary events and gatherings, providing a space for writers and enthusiasts to engage with the region's literary heritage. Visitors can expect an atmosphere that celebrates the written word amidst the scenic backdrop of Mid Wales.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2716, -2.9240
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Byton
- Postcode
- LD8 2HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661840 (CC0)
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The Cott
Castles · 1.0 km
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Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
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Limebrook Priory
Abbeys & priories · 2.0 km
Single Span Bridge Over Tributary Of River Lugg
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Byton Motte?
- Byton Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2HS), in the parish of Byton.
- What is Byton Motte?
- Byton Motte — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Byton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 7.4 km away. The nearest town is Wigmore. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2HS.
- Is Byton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Byton Motte is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Byton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2HS.